Volume Slider
This slider allows you to add different effects to your music. By default, it’s set to Volume but
it can be assigned to a variety of other effects. For the full list check our web site. The most
popular are listed on the previous page.
To assign the Volume Slider to any of these effects, press the two Slider Assign buttons
together. The LED display will start to flash. Type in the number of the effect you want using
the numbered buttons.
If you have an
MK-249C
keyboard, press the two Control Select buttons together then move
the slider. Now press the two Control Assign buttons together then type in the number of the
effect you want using the numbered buttons.
Program (selecting an instrument)
To select an instrument, press the Program button and the LED display will start to flash.
Now use the numbered buttons or the + and - buttons to select the instrument you want. See
appendix A.
Memory
You can assign any instrument to one of the ten numbered buttons (0-9). Once stored,
simply pressing one of the numbered keys will automatically select that particular
instrument. Select the desired instrument (explained above). Press the Memory button and
the LED display will start to flash. Now press the numbered button (0-9) you wish to assign
the instrument to.
Octave Shift
The two octave shift buttons allow you to increase the range of the keyboard. The LED
display shows the octave value.
Transpose
You can shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down by 12 semitones. Press the Transpose
button and the LED display will start to flash. Press the + or – buttons to shift the pitch up or
down. The LED display shows the transpose value.
Demo
The keyboard has a demo song which is played when the demo buttons are pressed
together. To stop the demo, press the demo buttons again.
Assignable Rotary Control Knobs (MK-249C keyboard only)
If you have an
MK-249C
keyboard, then the 12 rotary control knobs can also be assigned to
the variety of different effects. Press the two Control Select buttons together then move the
knob that you want to assign. Now press the two Control Assign buttons together then type
in the number of the effect you want using the numbered buttons.
Other buttons
The keyboard's other features are covered on our web site at www.evolution.co.uk/manuals
6. Setting up your soundcard
Run Sound Studio by selecting it from your Windows Start menu. Simply click on Start then
Programs then select Evolution Software Pack and click on Sound Studio. When the
software starts, you will see the Evolution Virtual Keyboard. Turn it on by clicking the red on
button.
Test the program by pressing a key towards the right side of your keyboard. If all is well the
corresponding key will turn red on the on-screen keyboard and you should also hear a
piano note. If the key turns red but you cannot hear anything then make sure your speakers
are connected properly with the volume turned up. Double-click the speaker icon on the
bottom right hand corner of your desktop and check that the Volume Control and FM
Synth/MIDI/Synth sliders are turned up and not muted.